Niotaze, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Niotaze, Chautauqua County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Niotaze?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Chautauqua forecast zone and Chautauqua County — the most common reported hazard around Niotaze, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Apr 2026 | May 31, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2020 | Oct 8, 2018 · $200 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Oct 2020 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Jun 20, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Chautauqua forecast zone and Chautauqua County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Niotaze get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Niotaze, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedan weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Niotaze?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 67 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Niotaze | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 88 mi west-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 119 mi west | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Niotaze
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Niotaze, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 456 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Niotaze's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Niotaze radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Niotaze, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 67 miles south-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Niotaze?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Niotaze the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Niotaze free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Niotaze, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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